Definition of "genoise" [genoise]

• A delicate buttery sponge cake. (noun)

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• "You can use any type of batter such as genoise, meringue, chocolate sponge, etc. etc., and fillings, icings, and decorations as you like, and any size from regular to miniature."
• "A genoise cake made, as noted, with sorghum flour."
• "Triple layer chocolate genoise cake soaked with brandy syrup, filled with a mocha swiss meringue buttercream with piped buttercream kisses and "mocha" written across in chocolate using a cornet."